AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFed Watch: Wall Street climbed as Fed Gov. Christopher Waller signaled he’d back holding rates steady if inflation keeps cooling, easing rate-hike fears. Holiday Shipping Costs: Amazon Shipping will add higher peak-season surcharges from Oct. 25 to Jan. 16, 2027, with the biggest add-ons hitting late Nov. through Dec. Beef Price Pressure: DOJ is investigating major grocers including Walmart and Costco over high beef prices, while the administration moves to expand tariff-free imported beef—an approach ranchers and industry groups criticize. Retail & Consumer Tech: Bellus Academy is adding TikTok Shop training for beauty students, and MUNBYN’s smart label printers are rolling out through Michaels stores and Michaels.com. Food & Health: A new study finds alcohol-attributable cancer deaths doubled from 1990 to 2023, with rising burdens across multiple cancer types and younger adults. Markets & Money: The U.S. trade deficit widened to $88.6B in July as imports surged, including record-high computer and semiconductor inflows tied to AI spending. Energy at the Pump: Ethanol blends hit record momentum, with E10 averaging over 11% in June and more E15/E85 volume as Labor Day travel ramps.
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